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Short Sleeve Hi-Vis T-Shirts - ANSI Class 2
Short sleeve hi-vis t-shirts provide certified ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 visibility with maximum breathability for warm-weather work. Class 2 is the appropriate standard for workers exposed to traffic at 25 to 50 mph or working in environments with elevated background distraction — road construction crews, airport ground staff, municipal workers, and warehouse personnel near moving equipment are common wearers.
Short sleeve construction reduces heat retention compared to long sleeve styles, making these shirts a popular choice for summer outdoor work, indoor warehouse environments, and any setting where staying cool matters as much as staying visible. Our collection includes moisture-wicking birdseye mesh polyester fabrics that actively pull sweat away from the skin and promote airflow, available in pocket and no-pocket configurations, in fluorescent safety yellow-green and safety orange.
Every shirt in this collection meets the Class 2 minimum of 775 square inches of fluorescent background material and 201 square inches of retroreflective tape, verified by the sewn-in ANSI/ISEA 107 compliance label. Look for the Type R designation if your work falls under federal MUTCD roadway requirements.
Use the filters on this page to sort by pocket configuration, fabric, color, and brand. If your work involves higher-speed traffic or low-light conditions requiring Class 3, note that Class 3 compliance generally requires reflective coverage on the arms, which is why Class 3 shirts are typically long sleeve — see our ANSI Class 3 T-Shirts collection for those higher-risk requirements.
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Tingley Class 2 Hi Vis Yellow Black Bottom Job Sight T-Shirt with Segmented Tape S74122
Tingley
MSRP: $32.08$24.85The S74122 by Tingley is an ANSI Class 2 high visibility yellow, black bottom Job Sight t-shirt that has segmented reflective tape. This style design is made with lightweight, breathable material and is engineered to resist snags and pulls. The...MSRP: $32.08$24.85
Short Sleeve Hi-Vis T-Shirts — Frequently Asked Questions
ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 3 requires retroreflective material to extend onto the arms so a worker's shape and movement are recognizable from a greater distance — a requirement that's difficult to meet on a short-sleeve garment, which has limited arm coverage by design. Class 2 has lower reflective tape and background material minimums that can be achieved on a short-sleeve shirt while still meeting full compliance. If your job specifically requires Class 3, you'll generally need a long-sleeve shirt to satisfy that standard.
Yes, provided your specific job site falls within Class 2's intended use range — traffic speeds up to roughly 50 mph and conditions that don't otherwise require Class 3. Many road construction crews working in lower-speed zones, parking lots, or controlled work areas use Class 2 short sleeve shirts as their standard daily apparel. Always confirm the required class through your employer's safety program or site-specific hazard assessment rather than assuming based on job title alone, since requirements can vary by specific task and location even within the same general role.
Look for birdseye mesh polyester — a textured, perforated weave that promotes airflow through the fabric while still meeting the ANSI background material requirements. Combined with a moisture-wicking finish, which pulls sweat away from the skin to the fabric surface for faster evaporation, this combination performs significantly better in heat than a solid, non-wicking polyester shirt. Check the product description for both "birdseye mesh" and "moisture-wicking" together for the best warm-weather comfort.
A short sleeve shirt leaves the lower arms exposed to direct sun, so workers in extended outdoor shifts who are concerned about UV exposure may prefer a long sleeve hi-vis shirt instead, even where only Class 2 is required. If staying cool is the priority but sun exposure is also a concern, applying sunscreen to exposed arms or choosing a lightweight, breathable long sleeve style can provide a better balance than a short sleeve shirt alone, particularly for workers in direct sun for most of a shift.
Check the product description and specification sheet for an explicit reference to "ANSI/ISEA 107" along with the class (2) and type (R or P). A genuinely certified shirt will also have a sewn-in label on the actual garment with this same information once it arrives — if that label is missing or doesn't match what was advertised, the shirt should not be relied upon for compliance purposes. Bright color alone, regardless of how it's marketed, is not sufficient evidence of ANSI certification.